Six Sigma Engineering
Resume:
MATTHEW HU, Ph.D.
Email: abg3pb@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 281-***-****
Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Operational Leader
Cost Controls New Product Development LSS DFSS Quality Assurance ISO 9000 Design for Reliability (DfR)
Customer Relations Design for Manufacturing Balanced Scorecards Key Metrics Supplier Development
Multifaceted Lean Six Sigma (LSS) professional with extensive experience in the successful deployment, development, leadership, and
implementation of quality improvement programs in the oil & gas, automotive, aerospace, and medical arenas. Proven ability to act as a
change agent, implements strategies to achieve and exceed performance measures, and develop productive relationships at all levels and
functions of an organization. Demonstrated ability growing top-line business (enabling brand and market share improvement, faster to
market using robust technology/product and minimizing the conventional approach to new product development) and reducing bottom-
line costs through customized LSS enhancement and embedded disciplines). Proficient in English, Chinese Mandarin and Cantonese.
Recognized authority in Lean Six Sigma and Robust Engineering. Earned a PhD in Engineering, Certified in Lean Six Sigma, Design
for Six Sigma (DFSS) Master Black Belt (MBB), and Certified Robust Design Expert using Taguchi Method.
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Leadership, Strategic Planning and Project Management
• Exceeded expectation by delivering complex LSS/DFSS deployment and implementation ahead of schedule, resulting
in $64 million savings, improved customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
• Managing business value streams and minimizing problem areas for electronic products and components project,
which resulted in an additional 500% ROI for company.
• Managed 9 people on 18 new product development and manufacturing process improve programs, including
perforating, subsea testing, sand management, packer design and artificial lift for DfR implementation along with detailed
coaching and mentoring which balanced and postponed headcount cost.
• Directed DFSS/DfR deployment and implementation with robust design strategies resulted in enhanced corporate new
product development system with paradigm shift from “reactive” problem solving to “proactive” design-in quality and reliability.
Engineering/Operations/Quality/Manufacturing
• Achieved over $5.5 million cost savings in quality and reliability improvements by leading LSS / DFSS projects and
initiatives including Enhanced Robust Design methodologies.
• Championed LSS projects including design improvement led to improved design robustness, process capability from
0.3 to 2.08 Cpk, eliminated reworks, non-value added screen tests, reduced 28% unit cost, and demonstrated required reliability
in 99.99% engineering and statistical confidence and improved suppliers quality, delivery performance.
• Developed and implemented automotive door system non-destructive test and on-line statistical process control which
led to $500,000 in cost savings, increased delivery times, and improved and customer satisfaction.
• Improved engine reliability performance through LSS crankshaft lobbing project achieved $850K hard savings.
• Enhanced DFSS approach with “Enhanced Robust Design methodologies” which achieved $798K annually cost saving
on the engine hydraulic lash adjuster design improvement.
• Developed and implemented robust crimping process led to $693K cost saving, improved reliability with 99.98%
confidence, 5.5 sigma process capability and just-in-time (JIT) delivery in electronic applications.
• Led and redesigned torque converter manufacturing process (including stamping, welding, brazing, machining & etc.)
resulted in $2.3 million cost saving annually with improved JIT delivery and lean operation including supply chain.
Business Development/Customer Relations
• Provided culture and language bridge between our American lines of product/service with our Chinese operations and
headquarters.
• Introduced and negotiated joint venture agreement, saving company $12 million annually
• Led Chinese and American delegations and fostered beneficial cross-cultural business relationships between
corporations in automotive business
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• Elected Expert Board Member for Six Sigma Promotion Council and a board member of International Journal of Six
Sigma, Interscience Publishers.
CAREER HISTORY
GOODMAN GLOBAL Houston, Texas, (A $2.3 +billion Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Company) 2011- Present
Director of Quality
Championed continuous improvement effort using LSS. Developed value stream quality management system to drive the development of
robust processes in engineering design, manufacturing and supplier chain resulted in improved processes, customer satisfaction and
reduced warranty costs. Enhanced and managed the quality system to drive continuous improvement and upstream design-in-quality
resulted in improved new product development process with reduced development cycle time. Championed Design for Six Sigma
deployment resulted in improved robust product performance and customer satisfaction at lowest cost. Led reliability protocol test
development. Developed progressive strategy to transform supplier quality & improvement resources from reactive to proactive in
addressing supply chain performance. Resolved 1.5-year unsolved brazing problem in 2 months resulted in improved brazing
effectiveness and efficiency with over $895K cost saving.
SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP Houston, Texas, (A $22 + billion and leading oilfield Services Company) 2008-2011
Reliability Manager / Master Black Belt
Recruited by Schlumberger. Lead Reservoir Completion Design Center reliability functions to facilitate implementation of design-in
reliability for perforating tools, artificial lift equipment, downhole measuring equipments and completion design. Directed strategic
direction of deploying reliability program and improvements. Developed and managed reliability scorecard implementation for customer
service, engineering, manufacturing/maintenance and supply chain performance. Managed cross-functional project teams to execute
initiatives targeted at standardizing and optimizing functional processes.
AMERICAN SUPPLIER INSTITUTE CONSULTING GROUP, Michigan USA, (An internationally recognized as one of the world’s premier
2005-2008
consulting firms)
Executive Director / Sr. Consultant
Hand-picked by ASI Group CEO. Managed business development and ensured the success of LSS deployment through collaboratively
established vision, objectives, and governance with client senior leadership, executive champions and site steering committees. Assisted
in making Lean Sigma strategies actionable through different business units, and ongoing communication regarding Lean Sigma projects
and initiatives. Led and guided improvement initiatives utilizing LSS/DFSS methodologies and making high-value improvements across
the value stream for clients. Directed and accelerated global lean six sigma program for clients, managed & facilitated global site
deployment progress and mentored site deployment leaders, project champions, BBs as well as prepare for DFSS deployment, certified
BBs and nominated & developed site local MBBs.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY Dearborn, MI, USA (A $120+ billion and world well-known automotive OEM) 1999-2005
Master Black Belt/Reliability & Robustness Specialist 2003-2005
Recruited by Ford Motor Company. Drove the combination of engineering and technology know how with the financial and business
needs to drive with focus on productivity initiatives. Integrated DFSS into corporate Global Product Development System including
New Product Introduction; Promoted and directed the application of contemporary process improvement principles (using LSS/ DFSS)
and methodologies along the business value chains resulting in financial and strategic improvements in product service delivery,
productivity, and customer satisfaction. Provided technical leadership and strategic focus on project selection, integration, and
prioritizations across Power train to achieve alignment with corporate objectives.
Engine System Product Development, Senior Reliability Engineer 1999-2001
Integrated robust engineering, reliability engineering and system engineering into existing product design disciplines.
Drove the implementation of robustness / reliability disciplines through coaching and mentoring at the engineering design practices and
design gateway review.
LEAR CORPORATION (acquired United Technologies Automotive) (A $9 + billion and leading automotive supplier) 1994-1999
Manager, Manufacturing Robustness / Quality & Continuous Improvement 1998-1999
Promoted to be a manager. Directed and managed robust design implementation and continuous improvement in New Product /
Manufacturing Technologies and Product Development teams.
Developed, implemented Reliability and Robustness disciplines for new product design, test and launch.
Led a cross functional team & implemented the integration of QFD, Value Engineering and Robust Design.
Reliability Engineering Specialist 1994-1998
Recruited by United Technologies Automotive (a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation with $55 + billion). Selected as a member for
Reliability Peer Review Team (including Pratt & Whitney, UTRC Research Lab, Sikorsky, Carrier, Otis, and Hamilton Standard).
Managed and improved best practice in product and process quality and reliability.
Enhanced Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) improvement process through integration of Six Sigma program and Robust
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Engineering disciplines and tools resulted in improved product and process design efficiency/quality and processes capabilities.
EDUCATION
• Doctor of Philosophy, Focused on Quality & Reliability Engineering, Wayne State University (WSU), MI, USA
• Master of Science, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Minor in Computer Science, WSU, MI, USA
• Master of Science, Statistics, Minor in Computer Science and Engineering, WSU, MI, USA
• Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, South China Normal University, PR China.
RECOGNITIONS/PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES/ ADDITIONAL ACOMPLISHMENTS
• Received Global Customer Satisfaction gold winner award for the best black belt project at Ford Motor Company.
• Received Stock Option award for the best performance achievement at United Technologies Corporation.
• Received innovative approach award for the development and implementation of a practical guide to “Enhancing
Robust Design with Aid of TRIZ and Axiomatic Design” at International Robust Engineering/DFSS Conference.
• Co-authored and contributed a chapter in Taguchi Quality Engineering Handbook.
• Adjunct professor, WSU, Detroit, MI and Walsh College, Troy, MI, Operational Management & Statistics
• Instructor, Six Sigma Black Belt training for American Society for Quality (ASQ)
• Design for Six Sigma Chair and Organizer, Society for Automotive Engineering
• Published numerous technical articles (detailed in addendum) in quality, engineering/manufacturing journals &
magazines.
• Led DFSS effort at ASQ in Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Exam Development.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Reliability Engineer.
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